Engineering Manager - Utility Scale Energy Storage

Requisition ID:  83370 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

The Utility Scale Energy Storage team is looking for an innovative and dynamic Energy Storage Engineering Manager who is passionate about renewable energy. In this position, with a team of reporting engineers, you will be heavily involved with fire and safety system designs for battery project, to include exposure to cross functional teams across the NextEra Energy Resources organization. You will be part of a growing team of experts who not only provide excellent inputs and analysis but are also customer service oriented with internal and external stakeholders. 

Employees in this role are strong problem solvers, blending creative and analytical skills to solve complex integration of batteries of differing technologies to existing sites. You will use utilize data from various internal and external sources to perform technical due diligence and propose storage & hybrid solutions to support our customers’ evolving needs. As an internal support function, you will be expected to work collaboratively across the organization to support design, construction and commissioning.
 
Job Duties:

• Lead fire and safety system design subject matter expert team 
• Supports energy storage strategies through technical and market analysis
• Develops models and dashboards related to energy storage
• Lead outreach efforts to educate communities and support permitting efforts
• Coordinate key functions such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design review, resource analysis and legal review
• Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding prospecting, contracting, permitting, interconnection and policy making
• Assists in the construction of contractual arrangements for project development
• Participates in negotiating agreements with consultants and subcontractors
• Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
• Supports projects from conception through execution working closely with preconstruction and construction project managers
• Influences project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work
• Collaborates with suppliers to successfully integrate major equipment
• Collaborates with multi-disciplined teams for problem solving, improvement opportunities, and system integration and controls
• Identifies value engineering opportunities as well as emerging technologies prospects
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

 

Preferred Work Experience:
SME in utility scale energy storage safety system design and/or project management, with established expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Energy storage codes and standards 
  • Lithium ion battery storage safety: Familiarity with UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections
• Power electronics
• Battery storage system design
• Substation design
• Strong knowledge of technologies in energy storage including varying battery chemistries, power conversion units and DC/DC converters
• Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives
• Excellent presentation skills
   

Job Overview

This position plans, develops, coordinates, and directs engineering projects or activities. Employees have full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs tasks that require original concepts and a high level of experience and expertise
• Provides expertise and leadership for the completion of assigned projects
• Leads teams or other small groups with special expertise in a particular field or discipline
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s - Engineering
• Experience: 7+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experi